Yu Kurosaki Raijin Gyuto 210 mm Cobalt Special

The Yu Kurosaki Raijin Gyuto 210 mm Cobalt Special knife, inspired by the Japanese god of thunder, is distinguished by its unique design that evokes rain falling during a storm – which also perfectly reflects its name! Many of Kurosaki-san’s knife collections use high-grade stainless steel, and Raijin is no exception. Cobalt Special is an extraordinary steel, similar to VG10 but reinforced in a unique way. Its fine grains in the steel’s structure allow for an incredibly sharp blade, while maintaining ease of sharpening. The characteristic blade profile is a hallmark of this master blacksmith’s work, which also impresses in the case of Raijin. The cutting edge is impressively sharp right from the start. The blade is combined with a solid octagonal handle made of cherry wood and decorated with a red ferrule. The blade profile has a universal shape that allows for both typical “rocking” motions and other cutting styles. The use of stainless steel makes it easy to keep the knife clean, even in a heavily used kitchen. However, it is primarily its aesthetics that attract attention from the first glance, and Yu Kurosaki, as always, creates a true work of art.

Technical data:

Type: Gyuto Knife Blade: Cobalt Special steel core, stainless steel claddings Handle: octagonal, cherry wood Blade hardness: 63-64 HRC Total length: 37 cm Blade length: 21 cm Blade width: 4.8 cm Blade thickness: 2.5 mm Sharpening method: double-beveled grind Weight: approx. 152 g